Vijay Kishore developed a security testing template for the projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates repository, targeting detection of weak HTTP Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS) configurations. Using YAML configuration and vulnerability assessment techniques, he created a feature that automates identification of protocol downgrade risks and potential cookie hijacking vectors. His work focused on expanding the repository’s coverage for TLS and HSTS misconfigurations, ensuring the template adhered to established quality and contribution standards. By leveraging his skills in security testing and YAML, Vijay delivered a solution that reduces deployment risk and supports ongoing security automation, demonstrating depth in template development and alignment with open-source best practices.